Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro vs Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro and Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Name | Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro | Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Tamron |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2004 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1200 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 100 cm | 250 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5 at 200 mm F6,3 at 500 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Construction | 18 elements / 15 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 200-500 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 mm | 300 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Length | 183 mm | 227 mm |
| Weight | 1370 gr | 1237 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
| Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | N/A | 86 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH850-01 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model A08 |
